BIR Oncology & Radiotherapy

 Sept19 meeting  Sept19 meeting (3)

 

The overall aim of the Oncology and Radiotherapy Special Interest Group is to promote and facilitate teaching and research in clinical oncology and related professions. The strength of the multidisciplinary ethos is seen in the scientific meetings organised which contribute to the educational needs of a diverse workforce, from trainees to qualified experienced personnel. Within the BIR the group advises the Council on matters relating to radiotherapy and oncology and responds and advises on documents from other bodies.

Everyone is welcome to join the BIR Oncology and Radiotherapy SIG including clinicians, physicists, radiographers, dosimetrists and oncology nurses. Simply join online here.

Management group members   -  brief bios

 Ukraine - Urgent Request from World Health Organization

The European Cancer organization (ECO) has been appointed as contact point by the World Health Organization for the coordination of support related to the Impact of the War in Ukraine on Cancer patients. To this end, ECO is now assisting the WHO in gathering information of cancer centres and other hospitals outside Ukraine, that have the capacity to assist Ukrainian cancer patients.  READ MORE HERE